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04-06-2011, 09:59 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas
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| Fish oil? huxtyns hair isnt shiny at all, it looks dry. A lady from town said to break open a capsule of fish oil and put it in his food. Has anyone ever heard of that?
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04-07-2011, 08:50 AM | #2 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| Yes you can add fish oil to your dog's food if you want to, but I would not just break open any old fish oil capsule. We use Nordic Naturals Omega 3 pet capsules and I give one capsule per day to my dogs (6.5 lbs, 8 lbs and 9 lbs). That is a therapeutic dose.
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04-07-2011, 12:29 PM | #3 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland
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| I would definitely make sure that you are using a product specifically made for pups. I would not use a human capsule or supplement, as you will not be able to accurately administer a correct dosage. As wonderful as the benefits are for Omega 3 fatty acids, they are still that: fatty acids; and care must be taken not to overdose the amount of fats within our pups diet as chronic illness such as pancreatitis is a possibility. There are many brands of canine designed Omega 3 supplements which are out there. I am positive that you will find one at your local pet boutique. |
04-07-2011, 12:33 PM | #4 |
My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca.
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| I've always used the NOW brand Omega-3 and put 5 drops over their food once daily. Never a problem here anyway.
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